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Slovene · Latin

Zala

Pronounced ZAH-lahShare

Meaning: Short form of Rozalija; rose

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

A Slovene diminutive of Rozalija. Its rose connection comes through that longer name, not through the unrelated names Zara or Zola.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Zala comes from Slovene and Latin.

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